For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,674 students in Carthage, TX (there are , serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Carthage, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carthage, TX are Panola Early College High School, Carthage J High School and Carthage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carthage, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panola Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Carthage J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Holly St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2751
Gr: 7-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Carthage High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2552
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Davis St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Gr: 2-3 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Baker-koonce Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Daniel St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Gr: 4-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Panola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Fm 10
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Gr: PK-1 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carthage, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Carthage, TX include Panola Early College High School, Carthage J High School and Carthage High School.
How many public schools are located in Carthage?
7 public schools are located in Carthage.
What percentage of students in Carthage go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Carthage are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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